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Verdun Trail

Mapped as Verdun Trail #3686

Hiking trail · Oakridge / Willamette Pass · Trailhead near Oakridge, OR

3.4 mi5.4 kmRound trip

≈938 ft≈286 mElevation gain

4,961 ft1,512 mHigh point

2 hr 6 minEstimated time

Moderate1.7 mi / 2.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: the last stretch is on a high-clearance forest road

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Verdun (#3686)

Trailhead: Verdun

On Forest Road 5883, near Oakridge, OR

Coordinates: 43.66917, -122.16835

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Overview

Verdun Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.4 mi / 5.4 km near Oakridge, OR. Expect about 938 ft / 286 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,961 ft / 1,512 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 6 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 4,429 ft / 1,350 m · high 4,925 ft / 1,501 m

Nearby

Mount David DouglasPeak · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Verdun RockPeak · 1.3 mi / 2 km
High Divide Trail #3572Hiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Big BunchgrassPeak · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Lucas LakeLake · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.